In the cold season knitted scarf for men will protect it from bad weather and will become a stylish accessory. Noble colors in combination with knitting patterns will help even a novice needlewoman to create an original thing.
What do you need for the job? Selecting tools and materials
Knitting items for men is much more difficult than for children. This is due to the conservative views of the representatives of the stronger sex. Before starting knitting, you need to know the man's preferences. The yarn can be prickly, too fluffy or too bright. A joint choice is the ideal solution in this case.
Tips for those who decide to surprise a man by knitting a scarf:
- For conservative men, it is better to choose muted tones: gray, steel, dark brown, black, dark green.
- If a man follows fashion and dresses in an urban style, he can choose trendy colors, combinations of bulky knits and striped or checkered patterns.
- When buying, it is recommended to check the yarn for prickliness. To do this, you need to apply a skein of thread to the inner surface of the forearm or neck.
- It is better to choose yarn without lint. Patterns from such threads are clearer.
- It is better to knit the scarf using a simple knitting pattern, focusing on the quality of the pattern.
Yarn
Threads of different compositions are suitable for knitting.
The table lists the types of yarn and their characteristics:
| Yarn type | Characteristic | Season |
| Natural (merino, angora, alpaca, cashmere) | They retain heat well, are pleasant to the touch, and do not irritate the skin. They tend to roll. | Late autumn, winter, early spring |
| Synthetic, voluminous (acrylic, polyester, nylon, polyamide) | Has a distinct thread texture, reminiscent of natural threads (cotton, wool). Does not protect well from wind and does not retain heat. | Spring, autumn |
| Mixed (wool with added cotton, viscose, synthetic fibers) | The optimal combination for keeping warm. Synthetic fibers help maintain the appearance of the product for a longer period of time, preventing pilling and shrinkage during washing. | Late autumn, winter, early spring |
| Thin wool, cotton | Keeps you warm. Fine knitting adds style to the product. | Spring, summer, early autumn |
| Thin synthetic | Allows you to create a stylish accessory, protects from bad weather. | Spring, summer, early autumn |
Beginner needlewomen should choose a more voluminous mixed yarn. The scarf is knitted faster from threads of this quality, and the pattern is more distinct.
Spokes
Knitting needles come in different types:
- straight;
- circular;
- hosiery;
- auxiliary;
They all have different sizes. The number of the needles is a reflection of their diameter in mm. So, needles No. 3 have a diameter of 3 mm.
To choose the right knitting needles for the yarn, you can follow these tips:
- The optimal needle size is 1 mm larger than the yarn size. If the thread thickness is 2 mm, then you should choose needles of size No. 3.
- Circular needles and long straight needles are suitable for knitting wide items.
- Metal knitting needles are good for wool and synthetics, while wooden tools are good for viscose and silk.
- For creating wide canvases, plastic knitting needles are suitable; they are lightweight and smooth.
Other accessories
You can knit a men's scarf using knitting needles by following the step-by-step instructions given later in the article.
The following tools will also be required for the work:
- scissors (for creating fringe);
- crochet hook (for tying the edge with a decorative border and making fringe);
- template for pompoms;
- pins and additional knitting needles (for knitting voluminous patterns).
Current colors. How to choose the right ones?
In men's fashion, along with bold youth colors, dark tones of noble shades remain relevant. Thus, light gray, beige, black, shades of wine, blue and violet dominate in the new season. The color of the selected yarn should be in harmony with the man's wardrobe, hair color and match his style.
Fashionable patterns
The choice of pattern depends on the man's clothing style. For conservatives, a scarf knitted with an elastic band, patterns with a classic check or stripes will do. For daring young men - all sorts of voluminous braids, harnesses, zigzags with decor in the form of fringe or tassels.
Celtic patterns in men's scarf
Celtic ornaments are an interweaving of strands of different thicknesses, which are created from the front surface on the background of the back or pearl knitting. The motifs of Celtic interweavings can be repeated in the product or combined with braids and strands. To knit Celtic patterns, use patterns that can be printed or created independently. At first glance, it seems that knitting in this style is difficult. In practice, only the skill of mastering the basic techniques of moving loops will be useful.
The main pattern of the geometry of the pattern is the symmetry of the divergence, convergence and interlacing of the stripes. The Celtic pattern consists of rapports that are repeated along the entire height of the product.
The following combinations are suitable for a stylish scarf:
- The middle section consists of a simple Celtic braid on the back surface. On the sides are symmetrical stripes of simple braids and straight strands.
- A piece of fabric made entirely of Celtic weaving, edged with a thin braid border.
- Triple alternation of a voluminous braid, framed on both sides by thin strands and a small-width Celtic pattern.
Braids, plaits and arans
Braids, cables and arans are part of the Irish knitting style. The pattern is created by moving the stitches to the right or left. The motifs have volume, are made with the front knitting on the background of the back surface or vice versa.
Braids have a vertical orientation, and are based on a constantly repeating intersecting motif. A simple braid is made by moving the loops to the right or left through a certain number of rows without using additional knitting needles. When knitting wide braids, there is a need for auxiliary tools, on which the moved loops are temporarily removed.
The direction of the braid's twist depends on which side the loops remain on (behind or in front of the knitting).
The Aran pattern is made from strands of cords that, in addition to interlacing, also change direction. Ready-made patterns are used for knitting or are made independently on a sheet of paper in a cage. When knitting voluminous patterns, the yarn consumption increases, which must be taken into account when buying. Often, motifs from braids, cords or arans are made in the center of the product. They are combined with each other or the product is made from a simple interlacing of cords.
Shadow pattern
This is a contrasting pattern consisting of alternating front and back loops. It is recommended to knit such patterns from thick smooth threads with not thick knitting needles. In this case, the knitting will be dense, and the contrast will be clear.
In a shadow pattern, you can use a combination of colors, knitting the background with one color, and the pattern with another. In this technique, you can create images of objects, animals, plants, architecture. Cross stitch patterns are suitable for creating an image.
You can knit a men's scarf with knitting needles using the shadow knitting technique, using alternations of simple geometric shapes. The pattern consists of rapports that are repeated throughout the entire fabric of the product. One of the current patterns is a pattern of intersecting stripes.
Knitting the pattern rapport consists of successive addition of front loops and decrease of back loops. So, in the 1st row, 1 front and 4 back loops are knitted, and in the next (from the back side), 3 front and 2 back loops are knitted with opposite loops. At the same time, from the front side, the pattern moves to the left side, creating diagonal stripes. After 8 rows, knitting the pattern rapport begins again, repeating the pattern of the 1st row.
Diamonds, diagonal stripes, tire tread
Creating these patterns requires basic knitting skills. Thus, the pattern repeating the tire tread has a simple scheme. In it, the strands diverge from the center symmetrically in different directions. The edges of the scarf are decorated with parallel wide stripes. The pattern of oblique stripes is knitted by evenly shifting the loops to the right or left side, alternating purl and face knitting. In even rows, the loops are knitted according to the pattern.
The diamond pattern is created by alternating figures of front and back loops. When knitting a pattern, the pattern of back loops decreases evenly on both sides, and the figure of front loops increases accordingly. When reaching the middle of the diamond, the sequence changes.
Zigzag
Zigzag can be simple or complex, voluminous and colorful. In the simple version, patterns of purl or face loops with the same zigzag step alternate. The pattern of complex patterns can consist of a mixture of stripes of different widths and different sizes of the zigzag step. The 2-color pattern option looks like a sequential alternation of a 2-row pattern, where the first row begins with a repeat (1 face, 1 yarn over, 6 faces, knit the next 3 loops together 1 face, 6 faces, 1 yarn over) and ends with 1 face loop.
In the 2nd row, knitting synchronously repeats the visible pattern. To avoid holes, yarn overs can be knitted with a crossed front loop. The number of loops for knitting should be a multiple of 16, 1 loop is added for the center and 2 more for the edge.
Chess pattern
It is very easy to knit a men's scarf with knitting needles, following the instructions for knitting with a checkerboard pattern. The ability to knit front and back loops is enough to create an original product. The bonus of checkerboard knitting is a double-sided model that looks the same on both sides. First, you need to determine the size of the squares and the number of loops in each element. Cast on a multiple number of loops on the knitting needles, not forgetting about the loops for edging.
Knit squares, alternating front and back knitting. In this case, in even (back) rows, knit loops according to the pattern.
Interesting decor
A stylish men's scarf, elegantly tied around the neck, does not need additional decoration.
But you can safely add decor to models for young people in the form of:
- tassels;
- pompoms;
- fringes;
- patches of sports club emblems, brand names;
- icons;
- embroidery of initials.
Tips for Beginners
The best thing for beginner knitters is a scarf knitted with a simple pattern. Knitting this thing does not require adding or decreasing loops, and the fabric can be knitted of any length. An important component of successful knitting is to tune in to the result and finish knitting the scarf to the end. Perhaps, at first, not everything will work out, and the pattern will not be as even as you would like. But the finished thing will in any case bring psychological satisfaction and a desire to continue creativity.
Knitting tips:
- For knitting, choose thick threads with a smooth texture.
- Start with models of small width.
- For the scarf, choose a pattern with a simple alternation of loops.
- Do not complicate the work by combining colors and knitting patterns.
- Hide the free ends of the threads using a hook, pulling them between adjacent loops.
How to knit a men's scarf with garter stitch using knitting needles quickly and easily?
One of the simple techniques is knitting with garter stitch. This pattern is suitable for those who are just starting to knit and learn to make the simplest loops. The advantage of this knitting is that small errors are practically invisible in the finished product.
Casting on stitches on knitting needles
Before typing the work, it is recommended to knit a sample measuring 10 by 10 cm and count the number of loops included in 1 cm. Knowing the desired width of the scarf in cm, multiply this number by the number of loops calculated from the sample. This will give you the required number of loops for knitting the fabric of the required width.
Cast on stitches in the classic way and start knitting.
Knitting of fabric
To make a garter stitch scarf, you don't need a pattern, each row is knitted with the front stitch. In this case, the first edge loop is removed, and the last one is knitted with a purl loop.
Knit the product to the desired length and begin finishing knitting.
Closing the loops
The loops need to be closed like this:
- Knit the first 2 stitches together with 1 front loop.
- Transfer the resulting loop back to the knitting needle and knit 2 loops together again.
- Continue until there is 1 stitch left on the working needle.
- Knit it, cut the yarn, leaving a free thread 10 cm long and pull it into a loop. Easily tighten the resulting knot.
- Hide the thread with a hook, pulling it through the adjacent loops.
Creating fringe
To decorate the scarf, you can make fringe from threads of the same tone or a contrasting color.
Fringe can be:
- dense and short, like a fur trim;
- medium length in the form of loose threads or tied into a tassel;
- in the form of long threads or tassels.
Before you start making fringe, you need to determine its type and length.
To make it you will need:
- cardboard;
- threads;
- scissors;
- crochet hook.
How to create simple fringe:
- Cut a rectangle out of cardboard, the width of which is equal to the length of the fringe.
- Wind the threads onto the cardboard piece and cut them on one side.
- Fold the thread in half. Insert the hook into the center of the loop of the penultimate row of the fabric, starting from the right edge. Hook the center of the thread with the hook, pull it out from the other side and thread the two free ends into the resulting loop. Tighten the knot. For a dense fringe, take 2 or 3 threads.
- Make fringe on both sides of the scarf.
- Place the product on a flat surface, straighten the threads and trim the uneven ends with scissors.
- To make tassels, you need to tie several threads into a bundle with an additional thread.
Ideas, patterns and step-by-step descriptions of knitting stylish men's scarves with knitting needles
Knitting an original men's scarf with your own hands will require knitting needles and ready-made patterns, presented further in the article.
Simple two-color scarf with elastic band
This model looks like alternating stripes of 2 colors along the entire length of the product. Knitting method - simple elastic band according to the scheme 1 by 1.
To work you will need:
- yarn of 2 colors;
- knitting needles of the appropriate size;
- crochet hook;
- scissors.
Knitting order:
- Cast on the required number of stitches, a multiple of 2, and add 2 stitches for the edge.
- The 1x1 elastic pattern consists of alternating 1 purl and 1 front loop. Knit the sequence to the end of the row.
- Continue knitting, repeating the pattern of loops.
- In work alternate colors of yarn. Make stripes wide, not less than 15 cm. To change yarn, you just need to start an odd row with a thread of a different color.
- Close the loops by knitting the loops in pairs.
- Use a hook to hide the loose ends of the threads.
Scarf with soft and warm double-sided pattern
The softness and warmth of the scarf directly depends on the quality of the yarn used for knitting. A voluminous mixed yarn containing at least 70% natural wool is suitable for such a product. For a voluminous English rib pattern, thick knitting needles are required.
For a scarf 150 cm long and 40 cm wide, you need about 350 g of yarn. To knit a scarf, you need to cast on loops (you can read their number by knitting a sample) and follow the pattern of the "English rib" pattern. The number of loops should be a multiple of 2.
Pattern diagram:
- Knit 1 knit stitch at the beginning of row 1. Then repeat the sequence: 1 yarn over, slip stitch as if to purl.
- In the 2nd row, slip 1 yarn over as if it were a purl stitch, knit together 1 yarn over and 1 slipped stitch as 1 front stitch.
- Knit 1 yarn over and the next slipped stitch 1 knitwise at the beginning of row 3. Make 1 yarn over and slip 1 stitch as if to purl.
- Knit the scarf to the desired length, alternating rows 2 and 3.
- Close knitting.
Jacquard
Jacquard technique is a combination of 2 or more colors in one fabric in the form of ornaments and patterns. This technique is more difficult to perform, requires painstaking and patience. To create a scarf in the jacquard style, you can choose the current patterns of houndstooth, two-color zigzag, braid, honeycomb, diamonds.
More often, the finished product is not very long. When wearing such a model, it is not intended to be wrapped around the neck. The main accent of the product is the original complex pattern.
Urban style
Various styles of men's scarves, suitable for jackets, coats and down jackets, used for everyday wear - belong to the urban style. Today, models with large voluminous knitting are relevant.
The choice of color for everyday wear depends on personal preferences and style. You can knit a men's scarf with knitting needles using various patterns. Various braids, harnesses, complex Celtic weaves are in trend. At the same time, the laconicism of a simple elastic band does not lose its relevance.
Infinity scarf
One of the urban style options is a snood scarf sewn into a ring. This option is knitted like a regular scarf, but then its ends are sewn together. You can connect the edges in the form of a Mobius strip, or you can close them in the usual way. The resulting collar is wound around the neck in 2 or 3 turns (this depends on the length of the product).
Thick semi-woolen threads are suitable for knitting the winter version. Monochrome and melange colors are in trend. Knitting should not be complicated, simple lines look more harmonious on a twisted scarf. Infinity scarf is worn over down jackets and coats, creating a kind of high knitted collar.
Options for patterns for the collar:
- English or classic elastic;
- voluminous braids;
- garter stitch;
- simple bundles.
Snood with zipper
This style is more like a separate collar with a zipper. To create it, knit a rectangular piece of a comfortable length so as not to squeeze the neck. The height of the rectangle depends on whether the snood is single-layer or folded.
For ease of dressing and for additional decoration of the product, a zipper is sewn to the ends of the rectangle. A snood scarf with a zipper can be worn under outerwear or put on over a jacket.
For a comfortable fit around the neck and protection from the cold, elastic patterns are often used for this style, such as elastic bands of stripes of different widths. A scarf is a simple type of product that beginner craftswomen begin their knitting practice with. By creatively approaching the creation of an accessory knitted with knitting needles from warm yarn, you can make a pleasant surprise for a man, adding charm and individuality to his image.
Video about knitting a men's scarf
How to knit a men's scarf with knitting needles: